Instrumentation Technician (Full Time)

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. Schedule Type: Full-time
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Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values‑driven individual to join our dynamic team as an Instrumentation Technician. In this position, you will play a key role in providing instrumentation, operational, and emergency response support in a multi‑skilled work environment that promotes public safety, environmental stewardship, and pipeline integrity.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in instrumentation calibration, troubleshooting, control systems, and maintenance documentation. This position offers the opportunity to support the safe and reliable operation of critical pipeline and terminal infrastructure while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other technical groups

The Instrumentation Technician will follow a Monday to Friday schedule working 8.58 hour per day with every second Friday off. Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain process instrumentation, communication networks, and control equipment, including flow computers, tank gauging systems, replace with pressure transmitters, fire and gas detection, hydrocarbon detectors, nuclear densitometers, and associated systems.
Utilize electrical and instrumentation drawing sets and schematics; Support programming and troubleshooting of Local Operator Interfaces and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), with Rockwell PLC and HMI software as the current Trans Mountain standard.
Provide instrumentation support and maintenance to ensure equipment and system reliability.
Perform and document instrumentation maintenance tasks as defined by maintenance tracking software.
Analyze, interpret, and apply information from SCADA systems, HMI displays, and P&ID drawings to ensure safe facility operations.
Support Emergency Response initiatives, including required training and participation in exercises and scenarios.
Assist other technical groups, including maintenance and operations, as needed.
Provide contractor oversight and performance monitoring.
Journeyman Instrumentation Technician (Red Seal) required.
Minimum 3–5 years of industrial experience.
Experience or familiarity with process control and hydro testing is an asset.
Understanding of Canadian Electrical Code requirements is an asset.
Commissioning and start‑up experience are an asset.
Demonstrated commitment to personal safety, protection of company assets, and public safety.
Proficiency in Microsoft D365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
~ A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.

Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Availability for participation in an on‑call rotation as required.
Relocation Eligibility We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

Application Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.